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Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl  Outside Agency: MICA Matt Massman, Steve Novak, Nancy Silesky. (MN Intercounty Association). Presentation on 2024 Legislative Session Priorities and outcomes. Tyler Settlement for 109 million dollars, good for counties. Tax Forfeiture Policy Changes discussed. No changes to state aid. No local Sales Tax for Cities and Counties. No Construction … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 6.25.24 →

All commissioners were present. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am and the Pledge was recited. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel and a colleague led a discussion on the opportunity to pass Cannabis & Zoning Ordinance Amendments. BACKGROUND: The Office of Cannabis Management has provided guidance on the different areas of cannabis regulation that … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.2.24 →

Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl  Information Technology: Allan King  Annual report: To help all departments use technology to better support everyone in the county system. Reviewed infrastructure, staff, IT services (network, data, communications, security, project management and support, compliance, license management, Rice Steele Dispatch support). Discussed recent year trends (cybersecurity a top priority, hardware … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 6.18.24 →